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An Urbino maiolica dish from the Punic War series, circa 1545-60, probably workshop of Guido Durantino
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- maiolica
- 41cm., 16 1/8 in. diameter
inscribed on the reverse '53 Annibale à Marhabale comanda / Fuor ch' à Galli, dar guasto in ogni banda, [53 Hannibal commands Maarbhal (his captain) to destroy everywhere, except leaving in peace the Gauls],
Provenance
With Altomani, Pesaro (paper label);
sold Porro & C., Milan, 22nd May 2012, lot. 28.
sold Porro & C., Milan, 22nd May 2012, lot. 28.
Literature
Timothy Wilson, Maiolica Italian Renaissance Ceramics in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 2016, pp. 352-353, endnote 5, mentioned.
Related Literature
Timothy Wilson, ibid., 2016, pp. 208-209, no. 67;
Dora Thornton and Timothy Wilson, Italian Renaissance Ceramics, A catalogue of the British Museum Collection, Vol. I, London, 2009, pp. 326-328, nos. 192-193, for dishes 2 and 3 in the series;
Timothy Wilson, Italian Maiolica of the Renaissance, Milan, 1996, pp. 289-292, no. 122.
Related Literature
Timothy Wilson, ibid., 2016, pp. 208-209, no. 67;
Dora Thornton and Timothy Wilson, Italian Renaissance Ceramics, A catalogue of the British Museum Collection, Vol. I, London, 2009, pp. 326-328, nos. 192-193, for dishes 2 and 3 in the series;
Timothy Wilson, Italian Maiolica of the Renaissance, Milan, 1996, pp. 289-292, no. 122.
Condition
The dish has been restored. The dish has been broken into several sections and repaired. The back and most of the front surfaces have been lacquered which makes it difficult to determine true extent of damage.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
For an extensive discussion of The Second Punic War series see the Treasures auction, Sotheby's London, 5 July 2017, lot 3.
The episode on this dish shows Hannibal ordering his military commander, Maharbal, along with 500 Nubian horses, to ravage the allies of Rome, but to spare the Gauls as far as possible, and to win over their chiefs to his side. See Livy's work on the history of Rome, Ab Urbe Condita (From the Founding of the City), book 21, chapter 45.
The episode on this dish shows Hannibal ordering his military commander, Maharbal, along with 500 Nubian horses, to ravage the allies of Rome, but to spare the Gauls as far as possible, and to win over their chiefs to his side. See Livy's work on the history of Rome, Ab Urbe Condita (From the Founding of the City), book 21, chapter 45.